Raptors Lose Game One, Eye Defensive Improvement

0:00It's April 20th. This is Canada News Today, driven by AI. Toronto Raptors dropped a game one of their Eastern Conference Quarter Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 126-113. Scotty Barnes called the film breakdown a real eye opener after their morning shoot around. He said the team saw they fell way short of their potential, especially on defense where Cleveland drove wherever they wanted. Players put up 21 points in 7 assists, but grabbed just one rebound, far below his regular season average. The Raptors entered with the lead's 5th best defensive rating, but ever was missing, letting the Cav score at a high clip, especially after, halftime. Players like RJ Barrett, who led with 24 points, see it as a wake up call. For many on the roster, it was their first playoff taste, and losing sharpens focus for the group and coaches alike. In two tips off tonight in Cleveland, before the series heads to Toronto Scotia Bank Arena, for games 3 and 4 on Thursday and Sunday.

1:01The Raptors know they got a lock-in on stops, and push the pace to flip this series.